Besides Indian tea known as "Chai", Lassi is the most popular drink of the people of India.
Lassi is made in two ways either sweet or salty. On a hot sunny day it is only
natural to quench one's thirst
with a tall glass of Lassi.

Dry roast (What is Dry roasting?)
the cumin seeds for a few minutes until you start getting a
wonderful aroma. Cool and grind to a coarse consistency. In a blender blend all the
ingredients. Top it up with a dollop of yogurt.
Serve chilled.

Makes 4 servings.

Note : Using fat free yogurt is a splendid way of making a
"guilt free" cool summer drink.

Blend all of the above. Add a little water if the consistency is
too thick. Keep refrigerated.
Serve chilled. Makes 4 servings.

Dry
Roasting : This term is used to describe the process
of heating spices on medium high heat in a shallow frying pan
without any oil. This dry sautéing is done until the natural
oils in the spices start emitting their natural aroma
and the spice is lightly toasted. Individual spices are
lightly toasted this way before they are ground so as to
extract the maximum flavor from the spice.

This
process works very well to rejuvenate the old spices sitting in
your cupboards. Dry roasting them will bring out their
flavors.